Our Committees.

We have several ways to make a difference. We focus on issues in our community and form liaisons with our affiliates and collaborators.

  • Become involved in annual membership drives, dissemination of brochures and mailer updates, and building our quarterly newsletter.

    Become a member ⟶

  • Become involved in the Cherry Blossom Festival Committee or as a volunteer each spring.

    Learn more below.

  • Become involved in maintaining our website, posting on Facebook and Instagram pages, and marketing our upcoming events.

  • Become involved in representing the HWSA and connecting with Wooster Square development, zoning and preservation projects.

  • Become involved in collaborative efforts to keep our neighborhood streets, green spaces and gardens maintained and welcoming.

  • Become involved in community collaborations with City Parks and Public Works Department to maintain the condition of our numerous parks, monitor repairs needed and maximize tree care and maintenance.

  • Become involved in advocacy for traffic calming and pedestrian safety efforts in our neighborhood.

The Cherry Blossom Festival Committee

An annual tradition.

The Cherry Blossoms have been celebrated since 1973, attracting thousands to Wooster Square. It includes food vendors and local musicians.

Find out more about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Celebration.

Members:

Co-Chairs: James Kenny and Cheryl Szczarba

Ellen Cupo (Ex-Officio), Charlotte Eliscu, Frank Gargano, Sarah Greenblatt, Melanie Gunn, Bill Iovanne, Barbara Lamb, Keith Lorch, Charlie Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Michael Pavano, Bonnie Rosenberg, Alexis Ruffino, Jane Scarpellino, Ben Seiter and Chanell Statti.

We want to hear from you.